1
as in assessing
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars
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as in calculating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot
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Recent Examples of estimating
Josh Lopez, a coordinator with the South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition, said the carts are commonly removed during events, estimating that his organization has recovered an average of between three and four carts in more than 500 cleanups.
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
This approach offers a simpler alternative to complex artificial intelligence analysis for estimating nuclear material amounts.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Humans aren’t very good at estimating meal components down to the gram, and measuring every mouthful of food requires intense devotion.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill drew fears around the closure or reduction of CMS programs, with the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimating $900 billion in cuts to Medicaid funding over the next decade.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
This work is especially critical there, as the region has experienced a dramatic decline, with some studies estimating that over 85% of its historic oyster reefs have disappeared.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
But federal surveillance systems are far from perfect, and experts say that formally reported measles cases in the US are probably a significant undercount, with some estimating that this year’s total could be closer to 5,000 cases.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Medicare’s associated hospital insurance fund faces a similar fate, with policymakers now estimating insolvency by 2032 as well.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
But while spending on the Pennsylvania race is expected to be just a fraction of what was spent in Wisconsin -- the Brennan Center for Justice estimating it at just over $5 million -- some are arguing the stakes are even higher.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
This approach offers a simpler alternative to complex artificial intelligence analysis for estimating nuclear material amounts.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Humans aren’t very good at estimating meal components down to the gram, and measuring every mouthful of food requires intense devotion.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill drew fears around the closure or reduction of CMS programs, with the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimating $900 billion in cuts to Medicaid funding over the next decade.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
This work is especially critical there, as the region has experienced a dramatic decline, with some studies estimating that over 85% of its historic oyster reefs have disappeared.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
But federal surveillance systems are far from perfect, and experts say that formally reported measles cases in the US are probably a significant undercount, with some estimating that this year’s total could be closer to 5,000 cases.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Medicare’s associated hospital insurance fund faces a similar fate, with policymakers now estimating insolvency by 2032 as well.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
But while spending on the Pennsylvania race is expected to be just a fraction of what was spent in Wisconsin -- the Brennan Center for Justice estimating it at just over $5 million -- some are arguing the stakes are even higher.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimating
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From now until May, the authority is hosting community meetings and assessing the state of the corridor.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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This would involve assessing what the fate of the wood without intervention—and that’s no trivial feat.—
Syris Valentine,
Scientific American,
16 Oct. 2025
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Audiences might enjoy this cinematic sleight of hand, but the key characters are such single-minded, calculating individuals that the real magic would be to find any heart in this tale.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Such incidents could potentially occur due to things such as an error in calculating the takeoff weights or a faulty maneuver by the pilots, as well, Corriere della Sera noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The San Francisco startup raised a $10 million seed round led by Benchmark in April 2023, and announced a $25 million Series A in 2024 led by Sequoia and valuing the company at $200 million.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Apple will pay an average of approximately $150 million annually to Formula 1 under the pact, valuing it at about $750 million over the term, according to a source with direct knowledge of the agreement.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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When a group has been together for so long, there can be a risk of other teams ‘figuring you out’.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Just figuring the run right there, Blake’s pitched some of the biggest outs, innings in the postseason for us.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Comcast is one of the other media industry heavyweights that is evaluating WBD’s assets, given Warner’s openness to a deal, two people with knowledge of the matter said.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Citizen Oversight Board was established to serve as an independent body charged with evaluating the effectiveness of the Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM).—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Barrera plays Michelle, a deceptive character who will keep everyone guessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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So, because of that, there is some gaging and figuring out to do.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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Khalil Mack and Denzel Perryman were activated, with Denzel starting and making the first tackle.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pineiro finished off the second half’s opening drive with a 43-yard field goal, pushing the lead to 13-3 and making him 17-of-17 on field-goal attempts since replacing Jake Moody in Week 2.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Estimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimating. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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